Sacred Heart Parish Clifton Heights, PA

Sacred Heart Church Saint Hedwig Chapel 316 East Broadway Avenue 4th & Hayes Streets Clifton Heights, PA 19018 Chester, PA 19013

MASSES Daily: Monday - Friday - 8:00 A.M.

Saturday Vigil - 4:00 P.M.

Sunday - 7:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M.

Holy Day - As Scheduled

Confessions - Saturday 3:15 - 3:45 P.M.

Rosary - Monday - Friday 7:30 A.M.

MASS Sunday - 9:15 A.M. Bilingual

(Polish and English)

Confessions - Sunday at 9:00 A.M.

Rosary - Before Mass on Sunday

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT To live and grow as a church in the Roman Catholic tradition

by devotion to God in worship, doctrine, ministry,

and loving service to each other and to the people entrusted to us.

Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS:

REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A.

PHONE: 610-623-0409 sacredheartchurch@rcn.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net

Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon

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Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Pastor Sr. Louise Quinn, Director of Parish Services

WEEKEND ASSISTANTS:

REV. GIRARD CUSATIS, REV. JOSEPH JUNG, REV. MICHAEL BIELECKI, O.S.A.

PHONE: 610-623-0409 sacredheartchurch@rcn.com www.sacredheart-cliftonheights.net

Bulletin deadline: Friday 12:00 Noon

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The First Sunday Of Lent

PRAY FOR OUR SICK: Bill Becht - Marie Blumenkrantz - Julian John D’Orazio - James Fitzpatrick - Robb Flick~ Christine Hanson - Jane Kijewski - Kaitlyn Klein - Joanne Marks - Jackie McBride -William Papa -Kevin Perkins - Jean Sherwood ~ Tracey Sodermann - Catherine Spinelli - Mary Lou Strunk ~Ted Szyszkiewski - Emilie Wrzesniewski ~.Helen & Al Yakas. The person on the sick list must agree to have his/her name appear in the bulletin. Getting Married? Pre-Cana Workshop St. Joseph Church in Collingdale offers a one-day Pre-Cana workshop for all couples planning to marry in the Catholic Church. Our next workshop date is Saturday April 16, 2016. Couples from all parishes are welcome! To register, please contact St. Joe’s rectory at 610-583-4530. If you have any questions about the workshop, please contact Bobbi Shimkus at 610-259-0875 092-2

In Sympathy Please remember the soul of the late, Theresa Becht who passed away to the Lord. May she find happiness with the Lord and her family and friends find consolation in Him, too.

Spiritual Services of Fair Acres is in need of volunteers. Our residents love to engage in conversation and to pray. Our greatest needs are for “friendly visitors”: who spend one -on-one time with the residents. If you can offer sometime Fair Acres, the residents would be so grateful! Please call Sr. Mary Sullivan at 610-891-5923.

Sacred Heart Church 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Mary Pecko Of Delores Wilk Sunday, February 14 7:30AM + Rosa Leoncio Of Family 11:00AM + Donato & Rose Tiberini Of Family Monday, February 15 8:00AM + William Kooistria Of Witney Hudson Tuesday, February 16 8:00AM + Glendora Frank Of Family Wednesday, February 17 8:00AM Living & Deceased Members of Sacred Heart Thursday, February 18 8:00AM + Edward Cox Of Aunt Emilie Wrzesniewski Friday, February 19 8:00AM + Robert Czaus Of Family 6:00PM Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 20 4:00 PM (Vigil) + Vince Salute Of Wife & family Sunday, February 21 7:30AM + Lillian Bush Of Walter Bush 11:00AM + Chicke Juszczak Of Dolly DeVitis

St. Hedwig’s Chapel Sunday, February 14 9:15AM + Helen Korenkiewicz Of Lee & Frank O’Donnell Sunday, February 21 9:15AM + Sophie Szymczyk Of Husband, Jan & family

Mass Intentions

First Sunday of Lent ~ 2016

St. Hedwig Candle For February

+ Brzezicki Family

+Deceased Members of the Trzop Family

Fast and Abstinence The Bishops of the US prescribe, as minimal obligation, that all persons who are 14 years of age and older are bound to

abstain from eating meat on all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. Further, all persons 18 years of age and

older, up to and including their 59th birthday, are bound to fast by limiting themselves to a single full meal on Ash

Wednesday and on Good Friday, while the other two meals on those days are to be light.

Stations Of The Cross Throughout Lent

(February 12-March 18)

Sacred Heart Church

Friday Evenings at 6:00 PM

St. Hedwig’s Chapel

Friday Evenings at 7:00 PM

Gorzkie Zale

St. Hedwig’s Chapel

Following 9:15 AM Mass

Rice Bowl The traditional boxes are available in the

vestibule of the church or an envelope is included in the monthly mailing.

Donating to the Rice Bowl Collection is a wonderful way to help in feeding the

hungry, one of the Works of Mercy Pope Francis is requesting we do during this

Year of Mercy.

It’s Not Too Late To Purchase Holiday Lotto Tickets

Please purchase a $25.00 lotto ticket to help with parish costs and the deficit. Extra forms can be found in the vestibule at BOTH worship sites. Winnings are $50 on weekdays, $100. on Sunday and $1,000 on Easter. Thank you and good luck to all who have purchased!

Do You Have Questions About the Catholic Faith? Sacred Heart Parish offers opportunities for people seeking more information about the Sacraments and living the Christian Life. There are many people like yourself inquiring and we are ready to answer your questions. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. 092-3

FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP Prayerfully consider your Offertory Gift as your act

of praise to God for all HE has given you. Sacred Heart - February 7, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 122 $2,340.00 Loose 290.04 TOTAL 2,630.04 Parish Maintenance 533.55 Loose 117.00

St. Hedwig - February 7, 2016 Sunday Envelopes 44 $1,353.00 Loose 73.00 Total 1,426.00 Parish Maintenance 308.00 Loose 19.00 Thank You For Your Generosity

Today Fuel Collection Next Sunday Care of Aging Priests

End Of The Year Contribution Statement Please call or e-mail the rectory if you would like a statement.

EM’s, Lectors, Counters February 20-21 4:00PM Leonard/Leonard/Leonard 7:30AM J. Lenski/Resnick 11:00AM Leoncio/Johnson/Dukinas Counters Czerwinski/Supulski

L E N T

Lenten Series at BVM in Darby Lenten series 2016 “Lent is good for your Soul” You are invited to join us for reflection and prayer on Tuesday, February 18th and the following Wednesdays, February 24th-March 16th, 7:15 to 8:15pm in BVM Church. Program includes : A spiritual reflection, stations, shared prayer and benediction. Tuesday, February 18th “In and Out of the door of Mercy” by Sister Donna Watto Wednesday, February 24th “God as fellow sufferer: Why doesn’t Jesus rescue me?” by Len DiPaul, PHD, Neumann University Wednesday, March 2nd “Christ and the Desert of Addiction” by Fr. Joseph Meehan, Pastor Emeritus, St. Eugene, Primos Wednesday, March 9th “Faith and Family Life” by Deirdre Brabham, BVM, Darby Wednesday, March 16th Topic To Be Announced, Fr. Ed Hallinan, Pastor, St. John Chrysostom, Wallingford There will be a free will offering each night to support Operation Rice Bowl. Hope to see you at BVM. (BVM Rectory 610-583-2128) “Lent is good for your Soul.” Annual Fuel Collection

THIS WEEKEND! Please be as generous as you can for the

annual fuel collection. Thanking you in advance for your generosity!

Gospel Summary Each year, at the beginning of Lent, the lectionary has us hear the story of the devil tempting Jesus in the desert. This year we hear Luke’s version. Following his baptism, Jesus went out into the desert for forty days during which time he ate nothing. Knowing that Jesus would be hungry, the devil tempted him to turn a stone into bread. When Jesus did not, the devil showed him all the kingdoms of the earth, promising Jesus all the glory and power of them if Jesus would worship the devil. Again Jesus refused. Finally, Satan took Jesus to the top of the temple in Jerusalem and told him to jump because God’s angels would save him. Jesus refused each of the three temptations by quoting scripture from the book of Deuteronomy thus making clear his obedience to God. Reflection for Families Sometimes we think only of the divinity of Jesus and forget how difficult these temptations must have been for the human Jesus. We face far lesser temptations every day and some we resist while others we give in to. When we think of obedience like daily exercises, it becomes habit and we condition ourselves to obey God. Through our example and guidance, parents can help their children do the same thing. If the temptations are hard to resist, we know Jesus understands our difficulty because he went through a similar experience. He will be there for us when we ask for his help.

St. Hedwig’s Maintenance Fund Betty Shahadi $20. In Memory of Edward Kokoszka: Hanna Sewruk $20. In Memory of Natalie Zoltak: Josephine Szczerba $25., Barbara Arrington $25., Hedwig Kokoszka $20., Jane Brooks $15., M/M Bob Klecko $15., Phil Tarashuk $20., M/M Jerry Schad $20., Polish American Heritage Association $50., Ed & Sue Lashley $15., Jan Szymczyk $20., Hanna Sewruk $50., Irene Darlak $20., Kuchinski Family $20., Patricia Kyle $100., Cynthia Busz $45., Senior Citizens of St. Hedwig’s $15., Kwiatkowski Family $25., George Meyer $25., Carolyn & Michael Homyak $100., Mary Czernik $20. In Memory of Joseph Twardowski: Jane Zdun $20.

Easter Food Collection at St. Hedwig’s

Easter is just around the corner, Phil Tarashuk and Gina Dubinski will be collecting for the Easter Food Drive.

Bereavement Support Group at St. Dorothy Parish St. Dorothy offers an 8 week Bereavement Support Group to begin on Tuesday, March 15th at 7:30 PM in the Library (church annex). All are welcome, especially those who have lost a loved one in the past 6-36 months. There is an experienced group leader, on-site parking and no fee. To register or for more info, call Trish Sullivan at 610-789- 7257 or Kathie McGonigal, RN at 267-603-9512. St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry At Holy Cross This Food Pantry serves people from Delaware County who are in need of food. If you know anyone who would benefit from this program, please tell them the Holy Cross Food Pantry at Holy Cross Church in Springfield is open on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6. Thank you.

Upcoming Retreats Post Abortion Healing Retreat

Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries located in Malvern, PA is offering a retreat March 11-13 for the healing after abortion. Experience mercy and compassion, focus on buried emotions and begin the healing in a non-judgmental, safe, loving environment. For more information call Geri at 610-399-0890 or visit the national website rachelsvineyard.org.

Caregivers Retreat in Cape Mary Point, NJ

Held at the Marianist Family Retreat Center, the weekend of April 1-3 is open to primary caregivers for medially fragile or special needs family members and to those with children who are now caring for their aging parents. This retreat will explore how we are able to find God at work during these challenging times. Opportunities to be spiritually and physically renewed for the road ahead. Time will include daily Eucharist, prayer services, individual and group reflection time and special liturgies. $135pp, double occ. Capemaymarianists.org.

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Holy Year of Mercy Prayer

Lord Jesus Christ, Send your Spirit and consecrate

every one of us with its anointing, so that the Jubilee of Mercy may be a

year of grace from the Lord, and your Church.

With renewed enthusiasm, may bring good news to

the poor, proclaim liberty to captives and the oppressed, and restore sight

to the blind.

We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Mercy,

you who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.

Questions or Concerns? If you ever have a question or concern, here are the names of the Sacred Heart Parish Pastoral Council and Finance Committee Members.

Parish Council Fr. Michael Rzonca, Tom Barrett, Diane Craig, Donna Craw-ford, Yolaine Kaupas, Edward Lashley, Fran & Kyle Ryn, Phil Tarashuk, Mark Wufsus

Finance Committee

Rev. Michael W. Rzonca, Sister Louise Quinn (Director of Parish Services), Mrs. Loretta Dorsey, Mr. Joseph Lenski, Mr. John Schmidt, Mr. Rich Terpstra, Sr., Susan Opielski (Bookkeeper), Mary Denise Marsh (consultant)

MANUP PHILLY TRANSFORMING MEN,

TRANSFORMING FAMILIES

On SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2016 at ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY, HAGAN ARENA the men of our parish are invited to join Catholic men from the Archdiocese for the 8th Annual Men’s Spirituality Conference. Speakers include Curtis Martin, founder of Focus, Rich Gannon, NFL Quarterback and St. Joe’s Prep grad,and Father Geroge Grima, Missionary priest working with African orphans, and , Camden’s Chief of Police, J. Scott Tomson, who has received national recognition for the fantastic reversal of crime in the city of Camden. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered, and the Conference will conclude with Mass. For info visit Manupphilly.com

Pamphlets can be found in our church vestibule.

Designer Bag Bingo The Clifton Heights 4th of July Committee will host a Designer Bag Bingo at the Clifton Heights Fire Hall on Saturday, February 27th at 7:00PM. Tickets in advance only $30 pp. none will be sold at the door. Buy 10 tickets to reserve a table. Bring your own snacks or food trays & BYOB. For tickets or more information call Ed Jones at 215-964-1043. Limited number of tickets available. We will deliver tickets to anywhere in Delaware County. All bags are 100% genuine. Don’t miss a fun night. Beef & Beer Aldan Swim Clubs 1st Annual Beef & Beer will be held on Saturday, March 5th at Casey’s Restaurant and Saloon, 812 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill from 7:00 to 10:00PM. Roast beef, meatball sandwiches, penne pasta, Caesar salad, brick oven pizza, draft beer, house wine & soft drinks. 50-50 and Great raffle baskets. Tickets in advance $25. pp or $45 per couple. Advance purchase is required and your tickets will be in your name and held at the door. Contact Jean (carman229@comcast.net) or 610-453-5284 or Lisa (blak@rcn.com) or 610-213-4295.

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The prophet Isaiah heard the voice of the Lord, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?” This is the same small voice that every man hears when God is calling him to serve in the priesthood of Jesus Christ. The inner promptings and grace of the Holy Spirit help the man to discern this voice and follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, the Eternal High Priest. With Christ, the priest sets out into the deep in search of humankind. The spiritual journey of the priest leads him down many roads to various ministries in the life of God’s family on earth. You have experienced this priestly ministry in your own lives in so many ways. The priest gives up his own personal life to take up the life of Christ for God’s people. Now, many priests depend on you for your loving care and support. Villa Saint Joseph in Darby, Regina Coeli in Warminster, and various other health care facilities provide a home and health care for those priests who are retired or in ill health and are no longer able to serve in active ministry. They now depend on your prayerful and financial support. Our annual 2016 Collection for the Care of Aging and Infirm Priests of the Archdiocese will be taken up on the weekend of February 20 and 21, 2016, throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In the past your generosity for the care of aging and ill priests has been exemplary and we are truly grateful to you. Through your love and gratitude, God will continue to watch over them and care for them for their remaining days. You are in their daily Mass intentions and prayers, and we ask you to remember them in yours. Gratefully and with best wishes in Christ,

+Most Reverend Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. Archbishop of Philadelphia

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Television Mass

Watch the Television Mass Sunday mornings at 5:30 a.m. WPVI Ch 6

Sacred Heart Spring Thrift Shop Sale

SATURDAY March 19, 2016

9:00AM to 1:00PM

PLEASE JOIN US!

Of course we will need the help of our wonderful volunteers.

SAVE THE DATE

More information to come!

Celebrate SPRING!

Continue Living The Corporal Works Of Mercy

Clothe The Naked

Go through your closet and give away what you don’t need.

Host a clothing drive and donate items

Knit, crochet, or sew baby blankets for you local mothers home.